Sports grants & recreation facilities grants to enhance the lives of girls and boys through physical activity and responsible sports, youth sports, wildlife sports, and community sports programs.
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofits, universities, municipalities, and for-profits for programs that provide adult swimming lessons. The purpose of the program is to serve as an educational and financial resource for adult learn-to-swim program...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and faith-based organizations, IHEs, agencies, senior centers, and cultural centers in eligible locations for public arts and cultural programming. Funding is intended to support public music concerts held between the months of June thro...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use of these...
Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that increase rock climbing accessibility. Funding is intended to preserve and improve climbing areas across the nation. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be given priority.
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding. Funding is available to local, state, and national organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible r...
In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submitting an application. ...
Grant to a USA nonprofit organization to design and execute a program to protect youth amateur athletes from all forms of abuse. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the development of in...
Grants to USA service providers for recreational programs that benefit individuals on the autism spectrum. Funding may be used for programs in the following categories: summer camps, employment, physical fitness and sports, adult services, and swimming and water safety.
Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to manage international sports exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. Applicants are invited to submit proposals for sports exchange proje...
Grants to USA, territories, and Canada children and youth with hearing loss for extracurricular activities. Funding is intended to provide students in grades 1-12 with the opportunity to participate in organized summer, weekend, or after-school programs focused on the ...
Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for archery programs for youth. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases and range enhancements for organizations that provide archery programming for youth. The purpose of the grant ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public riding areas, and land conservation organizations to promote the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conse...
Grants to USA and territories tribal and government agencies, for-profits, nonprofits, IHEs, and school districts to create therapeutic athletics programs serving veterans and current military personnel who have disabilities. Required registrations may take up to four ...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as playgrounds, nature trails, animal shelters, school and community gardens, facemask do...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for summer or out-of-school activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for high-quality after-school activities that include project-based learning, tutoring and homework help, recreation, and ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and educa...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for recreational, cultural, and educational programs of high quality benefiting underserved populations. Applications must be requested by email from the Foundation. Funding preference will be given to...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable activities that benefit communities. Program areas include health, human services, education, youth services, arts, and religion. Activities may also promote the enjoyment of the natural...
Grants to USA nonprofit community-based organizations, middle schools, and high schools in multiple states to enhance local athletics fields within the funding source’s market areas. Funding may be requested for football field improvement projects in the following st...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the local food system, promote outdoor recreational activities, and enhance public health. Funding is intended to support both small and mid-sized organizations for e...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes for projects and initiatives that enhance outdoor recreation and improve the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that make a...
Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health. Funding is intended for programs that increase the well-being of children and youth through physical activities. The goal of the program is to encourage and inspire youth ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, city and county departments and agencies, and state and federal agencies for programs and projects to promote bicycling. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended fo...
Grants to USA anchor replacement groups and climbing organizations to support initiatives to replace inadequate fixed anchors on established routes in local climbing areas. Grant applicants will be expected to demonstrate both need and support from local community memb...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for programs and services that improve the quality of life of older adults in eligible areas. Funding is intended to help adults remain engaged, healthy, and informed, and to help local communities prepar...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipal entities for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within, but not limited to, the focus areas of community and social services, health and wellness educat...
Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to provide disadvantaged children with the opportunity to attend summer camps. Priority will be given to traditional camp programs that take urban children out of the city to experience the na...
Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...
Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. The funding source supports programs that provide opportunities for community re-integration for personnel ...
In-kind donations of playtime products to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities. The purpose of the program is to support the purchase of unique, large-scale playspace system parts and building kits for children that encourage creativity, communicati...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit society. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, literacy, democracy, civil liberties, environment, health, recreation, Jewish Community, and reproductive he...
Grants of up to $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals and organizations for programs that promote tennis among older adults. Programs may be for women ages 40 and older and men 45 and older. Eligible activities ...
In-kind grants to qualified USA coaches and instructors to equip new handball players with eye guards, balls, and gloves. Funding is intended to foster the development of new handball players and to respond to emerging local interest in the sport. If an application is ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to increase access and participation in softball and baseball for youth. Funding is intended to support capital projects, educational activities, and softball and baseball programs for children and youth age elemen...
Grants to USA eligible youth athletic organizations to enhance programs and experiences for youth in sports programs. Priority will be given to applicants located in low-income areas. Funding is intended to help support and broaden programs that are high quality, attra...
Grants of $250 to USA individuals and organizations for projects to improve and maintain privately-owned or public trails used for off-road vehicles, as well as public parks, hiking trails, and nature preserves. Eligible projects may include trail clean-ups, trail expa...
Sponsorships to Connecticut nonprofits working in the educational, cultural, health, community development, and human services fields to support events in communities where the funding source does business. Eligible areas include the central, eastern, western, and shor...
In-kind grants of yoga mats to USA certified yoga teachers to increase access to yoga, particularly in underserved populations. Mats are provided and shipped free of charge to support service projects. Preference is given to teachers looking to expand or launch a yoga ...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers to complete a short-term research project addressing anti-doping and other performance-enhancing substances. If required for the project, applicants must have IRB approval prior to applying. Projects...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support youth sports in communities in which the Funding Source has a business presence. Funding will be awarded to organizations that support team youth sports and that help youth from low socioeconomic familie...
Grants to USA organizations to enhance eligible sports fields used by children and youth. Grant funds are intended to cover the cost of improving playing surfaces by installing synthetic turf. Funding is intended to strengthen communities by improving fields used for s...
In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, municipalities, and schools to create community playspaces for children and youth. Funding is intended to support safe, customized equipment, site enhancement projects, and play areas that serve children and ado...
In-kind donations of athletic courts to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, municipalities, and schools. Successful applicants will receive a customized athletic court, including storage area, sports equipment, floor surfacing, and amenities such as nets, hoops, and g...
Grants of up to $150 to USA families to provide access to youth sports programs. Funding is intended to provide scholarships for sports participation to children ages 4-18. The goal of the program is to encourage youth from low-income families to participate in multipl...
Grants of $10,000 to USA women business owners to support their boundary-pushing efforts at creating a more equitable future. Recipients will also receive one year of coaching. Funding is intended for businesses in the hospitality, music, journalism, entertainment, spo...